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DepEd reminds schools to hold 'simple yet meaningful' graduation, moving up exercises

DepEd reminds schools to hold 'simple yet meaningful' graduation, moving up exercises

Pia Gutierrez,

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MANILA -- The Department of Education on Wednesday reminded schools to hold "simple yet meaningful" graduation and moving up exercises as the current academic year comes to a close.

"So, ibig sabihin lang niyan they should be avoiding extravagant events at hindi kailangan ng mga special attires para magkaroon ng makabuluhan na graduation," Education Assistant Secretary and Deputy Spokesperson Francis Cesar Bringas said in a televised briefing.

"At definitely ipapatupad natin iyong no collection policy natin – so, there should be no contributions coming from learners or from parents in the conduct of our year-end exercises dahil iyan naman ay tutustusan ng ating school MOOE – nakapaloob iyan sa budget ng ating mga eskuwelahan," he added.

The education official also noted an earlier DepEd advisory to hold their year-end activities indoors and adjust their schedule due to the extremely hot weather.

"Kung malaki iyong magga-graduate baka puwedeng batch one, batch two para ma-accommodate sila doon sa indoor space na available sa schools," he said.

"Pero in the absence of indoor space like covered courts, kailangan hindi sila magdaos ng mga closing exercises from 10:00 up to 3:00 to 3:30 dahil iyan ang kasagsagan ng init ng sikat ng araw – so, puwede sila ng mga 6 to 10, 7 to 10 and then they will do that 3:30 to 6:00 or 3:30 to 7:00 in the afternoon para lang ma-ensure natin na hindi sila masyadong maapektuhan ng init ng panahon.

Bringas also clarified circulating messages claiming that the DepEd is providing cash assistance for graduates, with the fake advisories even using the image of the DepEd logo and Education Secretary and Vice President Sara Duterte.

"Definitely, walang programa ang Department o ang ating national government na ganiyan dahil ang ating educational assistance for our learners ay nakapaloob lamang po iyan sa GASTPE o iyong Government Assistance for Private School Teachers and Learners kung saan iyong ating voucher program for senior high school at iyong education service contracting sa ating mga junior high school," he said.

"Iyan lamang po iyong assistance na nasa programa ng Department of Education. Maliban po diyan wala po tayong programa na nagbibigay ng cash allowance or cash assistance sa ating mga public schools or even mga private school learners," the official added.

"So, we are looking at it as a scheme to take advantage of people who may not be fully aware of the programs of the Department. Kaya ang advice po natin sa mga nakaka-encounter pa rin ng ganiyan – i-verify iyan sa ating official DepEd website dahil doon po kayo makakakuha ng mga tamang impormasyon. At kung mayroon kayong ma-encounter na ganiyan, kailangan po iyan i-report nila sa pinakamalapit na DepEd office – maaaring sa division office, sa regional office or even at the central office."

Bringas says the DepEd is currently coordinating with other government agencies to identify the individuals behind the fake messages.

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